Nation

More rain, more bodies in flooded Kentucky mountain towns

Another round of rainstorms hit flooded Kentucky mountain communities Monday as more bodies emerged from the sodden landscape, and the governor warned that high winds could bring another threat — falling trees and utility poles. Continue reading →

Nation

Two bodies found in burned vehicle in California wildfire zone

Two bodies were found inside a charred vehicle in a driveway in the wildfire zone of a raging California blaze that was among several menacing thousands of homes Monday in the western United States, officials said. Hot and gusty weather and lightning storms threatened to boost the danger that the fires will keep growing, Continue reading →

Politics

Harris cites climate ‘crisis,’ pushes $1 billion for floods, storms

Vice President Kamala Harris called climate change an “immediate” and “urgent” crisis Monday as she detailed more than $1 billion in federal spending to respond to disasters such as deadly flooding in Kentucky and wildfires ravaging her home state of California. Continue reading →

World

White House decries China rhetoric over Pelosi’s Taiwan visit

The White House on Monday decried Beijing’s rhetoric over an expected visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, vowing the United States “will not take the bait or engage in saber rattling” and has no interest in increasing tensions with China. Continue reading →

World

World one step from `nuclear annihilation,’ UN chief warns

The warning came Monday as a pandemic-delayed conference opened to review the 50-year-old Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. Continue reading →

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EDITORIAL

Tax relief? The check is not in the mail

Lawmakers wrap up formal sessions without passing that promised $1 billion in tax breaks. Continue reading →

OPINION

Boston Celtics green never veiled Bill Russell’s unapologetic Blackness

White athletes only have to excel on the field of play. The NBA’s greatest player never had, nor wanted, that luxury. Continue reading →

OPINION

Is US politics finally tilting in favor of the planet?

The era of counter-momentum on climate action may be finally coming to an end. Continue reading →

Politics

Christian flag at heart of Supreme Court First Amendment case is scheduled to fly at Boston City Hall

Following years of controversy and First Amendment litigation that ultimately wound its way to the nation’s highest court, a flag bearing a red Christian cross is slated to fly outside Boston City Hall at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Continue reading →

New Hampshire

Hikers recall efforts to save life of Missouri man who died on Mount Washington

About two miles into their descent, the newly engaged couple came across a harrowing and ultimately heartbreaking scene — a group of hikers trying to revive a man lying unconscious on the ground. Continue reading →

Politics

Democratic candidates for AG spar in GBH debate

The three Democratic candidates for attorney general sparred in a feisty televised debate Monday night, challenging one another’s credentials and fundraising strategies five weeks before the primary election. Continue reading →

Sports gaming

Place your wager: sports betting finally arrives in Massachusetts

"All of that sports betting money going over state lines to bet on our teams, just knowing that it’s now all going to stay home is wonderful,” said Jenny Holaday, president of Encore Boston Harbor resort and casino. Continue reading →

RED SOX

Christian Vázquez, Jake Diekman dealt as Red Sox make trio of Monday moves

Just over an hour before the first pitch of the Red Sox game in Houston, the two teams agreed on a deal for Boston's starting catcher, with White Sox catcher Reese McGuire and Cincinnati outfielder Tommy Pham among those added before the game was over. Continue reading →

Peter Abraham | On baseball

For all parties involved, Christian Vázquez’s trade to the Astros proved to be an awkward swap

Seeing Vázquez traded was unsettling for veteran players like J.D. Martinez, Xander Bogaerts and Matt Barnes. Vázquez had established himself as one of the best catchers in the game. Continue reading →

Business

‘It’s pretty dire’: Local beer brewers run short on carbon dioxide

Everett-based American Gas Products, a local CO2 distributor, is canceling and reducing deliveries, affecting some local breweries. Continue reading →

Business

First ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odessa

The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain set out Monday from the port of Odessa under an internationally brokered deal to unblock the embattled country’s agricultural exports and ease the growing global food crisis. Continue reading →

Business

‘We have urgent needs’: Business leaders are frustrated as lawmakers fail to pass jobs bill

Business leaders on Monday criticized lawmakers for their inability to pass a sweeping economic development bill. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Christopher Meyer, British envoy to US amid buildup to Iraq War, dies at 78

Christopher Meyer, a British diplomat who as ambassador to the United States served as go-between for Prime Minister Tony Blair and the George W. Bush administration after the 9/11 attacks and the run-up to the Iraq War in 2003, died July 27 at age 78. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Fidel Ramos, Philippine president who broke with Marcos, dies at 94

A US-trained military leader, he succeeded Corazon C. Aquino as president of the Philippines and from 1992 to 1998 presided over robust economic growth and political stability. Continue reading →

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TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Steady, self-effacing Pete Williams of NBC News will be missed

The reporter. at age 70, is retiring after nearly three decades at the network. Continue reading →

Music

In Ireland, a fiddler from BC competes among the best

Rising junior Andrew Caden is competing this weekend in the prestigious All-Ireland Fleadh. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

A fine Wein tribute highlights the Newport Jazz Festival

George Wein’s spirit was present throughout the three-day festival, which culminated Sunday with an all-star tribute to the festival founder, who died last year at 95. Continue reading →